What does the Trump presidency mean for the African continent? (2)

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Channel: SABC News · 2017 · News & Politics

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On Monday the President of the most powerful country, the United States of America called Jacob Zuma and the Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari to talk about bilateral tradings and stability on the continent. 
South Africa and Nigeria has the strongest economies on the continent.
President Donald Trump invited the Nigerian president to the White House in Washington to talk about aiding this country to eradicate the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram. 
But, is Trump genuinely interested in the state of affairs on the continent or is his focus to keep a close eye on the Boko Haram? 
Joining us in studio is Dr Chris Landsberg, Chair,  African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy from University of Johannesburg (UJ).

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